verb🔗ShareTo coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means."The mechanic galvanized the metal part to prevent rust. "chemistrymaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo coat with rust-resistant zinc."to galvanize steel"materialtechnicalchemistryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo shock or stimulate into sudden activity, as if by electric shock."Republicans are hoping a proposed gas-tax repeal will galvanize their voters."actionenergymindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo electrify."The coach's pep talk galvanized the team, and they went on to win the game. "energyactionelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo switch sides between Union and Confederate in the American Civil War."During the Civil War, some soldiers tried to galvanize, switching from fighting for the Union to fighting for the Confederacy, hoping for better opportunities or a quicker end to the conflict. "historymilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
